A rapturous novel of first love in a time of war-from the celebrated author of "The Rhythm of Memory "and "The Last Van Gogh." In pre-war Prague, the dreams of two young lovers are shattered when they are separated by the Nazi invasion. Then, decades later, thousands of miles away in New York, there[...]

THE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF "THE LOST WIFE"
Set against the rich backdrop of World War II Italy, "Garden of Letters" captures the hope, suspense, and romance of an uncertain era, in an epic intertwining story of first love, great tragedy, and spectacular bravery.
"Portofino, Italy, 194[...]

There on her forearm, next to a small brown birthmark, were six tattooed numbers. 'Do you remember me now?' he asked, trembling. She looked at him again, as if giving weight and bone to a ghost. 'Lenka, it's me,' he said. 'Josef. Your husband.' During the last moments of calm in prewar Prague, Lenka[...]

Praha 1930-tallet: Kunststudenten Lenka og medisinerstudenten Josef møtes og forelsker seg. De vandrer lykkelige gjennom byens vakre gater, og aner ingenting om det som snart skal komme til å skje. Men i bakgrunnen lurer krigen, og snart er nazistene på vei inn i byen. Lenka og Josef er jøder, o[...]